The latest addition to Sunset Way’s cluster of F&B outlets is Summer Hill, a casual French dining bistro that took over the premises of The Tiny Roaster.

Helmed by Chefs Anthony Yeoh and Christopher Soh who used to work for the now-defunct Cocotte at Wanderlust Hotel, you can expect a straightforward menu that focuses on home-style dishes and comforting recipes when you are dining there. Special items and sides are on a weekly rotational basis to keep things exciting so you always have an excuse to go back for more.

For hearty and unpretentious French cuisine that will not break the bank, Summer Hill is indeed an up-and-coming dining destination that is worth checking out.

Boasting an open kitchen concept where you can watch the chefs whip up your meals, Summer Hill is an intimate bistro where diners do not have to pay for service or GST charges. The indoor seating is rather limited as the space is used for displaying their delectable range of French bakes.

The menu features quality French-inspired dishes but the crowd-pleaser is their Signature Roast Chicken (Half – S$23, Whole – S$45). Using only hormone and antibiotic-free birds, the chickens are marinated in creamy herb butter to produce a pronounced flavour which made it brilliant on its own.

The herb butter keeps the meat extremely moist and juicy while crisping the chicken skin to a lovely shade of golden brown. Brown gravy that is made from the chicken bones is given as an accompaniment for the roast chicken to boost the overall flavour.

Another favourite at the bistro is the Croque Monsieur (S$17.50).

What appears to be an ordinary plate of toast is actually grilled sourdough bread that is jazzed up with ham, swiss cheese, bechamel sauce and dijon mustard. The combination of savoury ingredients and tangy mustard worked beautifully together and one bite was all it took for us to sing praises of the chef’s expert culinary skills.

Fans of cheese will enjoy the generous portion of mild-tasting melted swiss cheese atop the grilled sandwich. This hearty dish is perfect for fast lunches or dinner on a busy night.

Other options on their menu include Freshly Baked Croissants (S$1.90 each), Quiche a la Christina (S$8), Dark Chocolate Tart (S$8) and a neat range of premium craft beers brewed by Rye and Pint and locally-made cocktails by Sunday Punch.

The French bistro also offers private meal services soon that can cater from two to 12 pax so you can host dinner parties at home without the mess.

Summer Hill
106 Clementi Street 12
#01-62
Singapore 120106
Tel: +65 6251 5337
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Compared to other dining areas in the West, Sunset Way is one of the less visited dining destinations in Singapore. But lying within Sunset Way is a trove of amazing cafes, eateries and restaurants that are waiting to be discovered.

From old-school bakeries to coffee roasters and even seafood restaurants, the humble Sunset Way neighbourhood has so much to offer. It is truly an ideal place to visit for a relaxing afternoon over tea and cakes or for some quality family time over delicious food.

To get you started, here is a guide to 8 Cafes, Eateries & Restaurants To Dine At In Sunset Way. 

Photo Credit: Buttercake N Cream

BUTTERCAKE N CREAM

Hidden within Sunset Way’s enclave of cafes and restaurants lies Buttercake n Cream, a quaint bistro which serves a wide selection of western and modern Italian fare. Aside from the above, you can also order customised Novelty Cakes from Buttercake n Cream for a birthday or any other celebration.

Buttercake n Cream
Blk 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-52 Sunset Way,
Singapore 120106
Tel: +65 6777 3477
Mon: 11.30am – 3pm
Tue to Thu: 11.45am – 10.30pm
Fri & Sat: 11.45am – 11pm
Sun: 11.45am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

CHIN HUAT LIVE SEAFOOD

Perhaps best known for its “Lobster which is better than a little girl” television commercial ad, Chin Huat Live Seafood is a popular seafood restaurant known for their delectable spread of seafood and zi char dishes. Some signature dishes to try include the signature Golden Sauce Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Crab and Deep-fried Crispy Chicken.

Chin Huat Live Seafood 
Blk 105 Clementi Street 12, #01-30,
Singapore 120105
Tel: +65 6775 7348
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Photo Credit: OMG So Hungry

CLASSIC CAKES

Classic Cakes is a humble bakery at Clementi Arcade that offers traditional cakes such as the Black Forest, Cheesecake amongst others. Helmed by Charles Quek, Classic Cakes hopes to bring people together through the enjoyment of comfort cakes created from quality ingredients and family recipes.

Classic Cakes
41 Sunset Way, #01-06 Clementi Arcade,
Singapore 579071
Tel: +65 6762 8019
Tue: 2pm – 9pm
Wed to Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: 2pm – 7pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Photo Credit: Drips Baker’s Playground

DRIPS BAKER’S PLAYGROUND

An incredible range of pastries, sweet treats and savoury bites await you at Drips Baker’s Playground. You will also be able to find healthy salads, pies and quiches to feed your hungry belly. Its time to have desserts all day, every day!

Drips Baker’s Playground
Blk 109 Clementi Street 11, #01-05.
Singapore 120109
Tel: +65 6776 0400
Mon to Sat: 8am – 8pm
Sun: 8am – 6pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

HOHO KOREAN RESTAURANT

Hoho Korean Restaurant is an under-the-radar family eatery in Sunset Way which serves a variety of delicious Korean eats. They are currently offering a value-for-money lunch set menu (S$19) which comes with a BBQ meat, soup and rice. If not, their signature Haemul-Pajeon (S$19) would be a pleasant addition to your meal.

Hoho Korean Restaurant
Blk 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-58/60 Sunset Way,
Singapore 120106
Tel: +65 6250 3908
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Photo Credit: Megumi Japanese Restaurant

MEGUMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Searching for a quick Japanese fix in Sunset Way? Megumi Japanese Restaurant will be your answer. This Japanese eatery serves up authentic Japanese cuisine and promises diners fresh fish as sashimi is flown in directly from Japan.

If you are visiting during lunch, Megumi Japanese Restaurant is currently offering donburi lunch sets at S$15 as part of their 15th anniversary celebrations.

Megumi Japanese Restaurant
Blk 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-64 Sunset Way,
Singapore 120106
Tel: +65 6779 1411
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Photo Credit: Sunset Railway Cafe

SUNSET RAILWAY CAFE

Located in the less frequented Clementi Arcade, Sunset Railway Cafe offers diners local fare in a warm, inviting setting. A splendid array of local fare is available, which includes favourites such as the mee rebus, mee siam and nasi lemak.

Sunset Railway Cafe
41 Sunset Way, #01-02 Clementi Arcade,
Singapore 597071
Tel: +65 6463 0069
Thu to Sat: 8am – 10pm
Sun: 8am – 5pm
(Closed Mon to Wed)
Nearest Station: Clementi

THE DAILY SCOOP ICE CREAM CAFE

One of the most popular ice cream shops in Singapore, The Daily Scoop Ice Cream Cafe’s ice cream is freshly made in-store on a daily basis with high-quality natural ingredients and local produce.

The Daily Scoop Ice Cream Cafe
41 Sunset Way, #01-04 Clementi Arcade,
Singapore 597071
Tel: +65 6443 3365
Mon to Thu: 11am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 10pm
Sun: 2pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

Tucked away in Sunset Way’s enclave of cafes, eateries and restaurants is Hoho Korean Restaurant, an under-the-radar family eatery in Singapore that serves pretty decent Korean cuisine.

Can we interest you with their value-for-money set lunch and the array of banchan?

From the ever popular Jjajangmyeon to Cheese-Buldak (Fire Chicken with Cheese), honest yet tantalising Korean dishes await you at Hoho Korean Restaurant.

For those who like sharing but still seek a value-for-money meal, opt for Hoho Korean Restaurant’s lunch set menu (S$19) that comprises a BBQ meat, soup and rice. Choose from the Hot Plate Chicken, Hot Plate Pork or Hot Plate Beef for your BBQ meat and Kimchi Jjigae, Doenjang Jjigae or SoonTofu for your soup.

This set menu also comes with complimentary banchan, a collection of small Korean side dishes we cannot do without.

The Hot Plate Pork features pan-fried pork with red pepper sauce and vegetables. The meat was tender, juicy and bursting with flavour. 

We paired our lunch set menu with the SoonTofu Soup, a spicy tofu soup with seafood. The generous portions of seafood and tofu in the soup kept us happy, whilst also being a great accompaniment to the Hot Plate Pork.

One of the signature dishes at Hoho Korean Restaurant is the Haemul-Pajeon (S$19), a green onion pancake with seafood. Often, Pajeon is either too thick or floury and thus it was a pleasant surprise to discover that the Haemul-Pajeon was crispy and delicious.

Visit Hoho Korean Restaurant if you are looking for a casual Korean eatery to satisfy your Korean food cravings.

Hoho Korean Restaurant
Blk 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-58/60,
Singapore 120106
Tel: +65 6250 3908
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Clementi

You know a marketing campaign is successful when people still remember the slogan after a long time. When you mention Chin Huat Live Seafood, chances are, people will think of the slogan “lobster bigger than little girl” used in their television advertisement years ago.

Chin Huat Live Seafood at Sunset Way, is of course, more than just lobsters. Besides the typical Sri Lanka crabs, they offer a huge variety of seafood and popular zichar dishes.

The restaurant was pretty full when we went on a weekday for dinner. As it was just a casual family dinner, we decided to play safe and order the usual stuff like chilli crabs, deep-fried chicken, and sambal kangkong.

Everyone knows that Chilli Crab is one of the must-eats in Singapore. But to be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with it.

On one hand, I really love dipping the deep-fried mantou into the savoury-sweet chilli gravy. On the other, the amount of work – from cracking a shell that’s as hard as a bulletproof tank; to trying to coax the meat out from the deep end of the shell – doesn’t justify all the work for so little flesh.

More than anything, I am a lazy person who doesn’t like to dirty his hands just for crabs. But fine, I did it anyway. Who can resist the temptation of Chilli crab with deep-fried mantou?

As much as I’d love to try Chin Huat’s signature Golden Sauce Crab, we only had room for another crab and we went for the Salted Egg Yolk Crab ($43 per kg). It was okay. I felt that the salted egg yolk crab would be better if there was more gravy.

I was trying very hard to concentrate when the Dong Po Rou ($16) arrived. They were magnificent – just look at the picture above!

The others commented that the sauce was a little too sweet, but I thought that it was just nice. Then again, I have a really sweet tooth, so don’t take my word for it.

The Deep-fried Crispy Chicken ($12 for half) was equally good-looking. It’s really difficult to breathe when you have Chilli Crab, Salted Egg Yolk Crab, Dong Po Meat, and Crispy Chicken on the table. I felt as though I was in a room surrounded by gorgeous babes.

Chin Huat Live Seafood at Sunset Way serves competent food at reasonable prices. Besides the usual zi char, they also have other unique dishes like Wagyu Beef on the menu. It is a great place to have live seafood if you are staying in the west of Singapore.

Singapore Food Blog Review
Chin Huat Live Seafood
105 Clementi Street 12
#01-30 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6775 7348

For more recommendations, read my Guide to Sunset Way Restaurants

Alongside Holland Village, Chip Bee Garden, Greenwood Avenue & Rochester Park, Sunset Way is another food dining destination in the West of Singapore. Using the limited space under the flats, the Sunset Way Restaurants managed to create an unique al fresco dining area which is totally unexpected of a heartland place.

Here’s a complete guide to the Sunset Way Restaurants in Singapore:

Bather’s Cafe & Restaurant

Together with The Daily Scoop, and Classic Cakes, Bather’s Cafe & Restaurant is located at Clementi Arcade (further down the road from Sunset way). They have very reasonable set lunches that are worth a try if you are working nearby.

41 Sunset Way #01-02/03
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 1767

Balmoral Bakery

Traditional bakeries are a dying breed in Singapore, and it is such a shame that we can’t find much of them anymore. If you are a big fan of old school pastries, I’m sure you will love Balmoral Bakery!

Blk 105 Clementi St 12
#01-08 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: 6779 2064

Buttercake & Cream

Buttercake n Cream was formerly known as Peaberry & Pretzel (selling German food), but the owners have since changed the concept to an ice cream parlour and dessert place. When I walked by that day, I saw from the menu that they are currently serving proper hot food too. So if you are looking for a place to sit down for coffee/food/dessert, jot down the name Buttercake N Cream.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-52 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6777 3477

Chin Huat Live Seafood

“A Lobster that is bigger than a small girl”

I’m sure many of you will remember this TV advertisement slogon from Chin Huat seafood restaurant. There’s no need to go all the way to East Coast Park for seafood when there’s Chin Huat Live Seafood at Sunset way!

105 Clementi Street 12
#01-30 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6775 7348

Classic Cakes

The mille crêpes from Classic Cakes made headlines for being one of the Top 50 Cakes in Singapore. Other signature desserts include the Black Forest, cheesecakes and Yam cake!

41 Sunset Way #01-06
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 9827 8005

Fortune Cuisine

If you are looking for a Steamboat buffet in the West of Singapore, Fortune Cuisine might be just the place. Lunch buffet is $16.80++, and dinner is $23.80++.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38A/B Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6777 8622

Gelato Art @ Sunset
Blk 105 Clementi St 12
#01-16 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 9734 6243

Grilled Out

For those of you who always go to Orchard Central, you will probably have seen Grilled-out at level seven. Unfortunately that branch is now closed, and the only place to try their premium meat is from the original branch at Sunset Way.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38E Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6774 7001

Kim’s Family Restaurant

My favorite Korean Restaurant in Singapore has a new outlet! I was pleasantly surprised when I walked by Kim’s Family Restaurant at Sunset way. For a second or two, I was wondering if they are under the same owner, until I saw  the word’Lorong Kilat’ on the menu. Hooray to more Korean food!

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-44 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6774 4643

Megumi Japanese restaurant

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6779 1411

Rocky Pizza

Rocky Pizza is one of the oldest tenants at Sunset way and they have a comprehensive selection of pizza and pastas available on the menu.

Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-60 Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6468 9188

Tenza Izakaya
Blk 106 Clementi St 12
#01-38D Sunset Way Singapore
Tel: +65 6773 0093

The Daily Scoop

The bloody hot weather is the perfect excuse for you to indulge in ice cream! Waffles, brownies and ice cream – I will have them everyday!

41 Sunset Way #01-04
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 3365

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If you are a regular at Holland Village, why don’t you check out the restaurants at Sunset Way for a change? Alright, you know the rules – tell me which Sunset Way restaurants have you been to!

Dining Guides of Restaurants in Singapore:
Chip Bee Gardens Restaurants
Dempsey Road Restaurants
Greenwood Avenue Restaurants
Holland Village Restaurants
Orchard Road Restaurants
Rochester Park Restaurants

The Daily Scoop is one of the earlier homemade ice cream places in Singapore. They started off with a small cafe at Clementi Arcade off Sunset Way, and recently opened another new outlet at Chips Bee Garden. It has been almost three years since my last visit, and I thought that was a good enough reason for an ice cream party!

My dear friend urged me to order the brownie as she had the Daily Scoop’s waffle before. Maybe I will never find out if the waffles here are any good, but one thing’s for sure – the brownies are worth a try.

Time ticked by slowly as the ice cream melted in slow progression. All I wanted was to stop the damned second hand from ticking so that I’d have time to savor that precious minute with the ice cream — but alas, time still went by.

I can’t exactly remember the name of the ice-cream that you see on top of the brownie, but I think it is Salted Mister Brown. If it was up to me, I would definitely name it as the-tasty-scoop-of-salted-caramel-with-brownie-chips. Alright, apparently I’m not the best person to give suggestions for names. But the Salted Mister Brown which consisted of a salted caramel base with dashes of brownie in between, was a fantastic option to go along with the warm and chocolate-y brownie.

Oh God, I miss A&W! Will someone please bring them back to Singapore?

I’m one hundred percent sure that no one else can do a better Root Beer Float than A&W. It’s not because they have better root beer or ice cream, but the A&W root beer float is a part of our childhood memory that is irreplaceable. Using the excuse of ‘hot weather’, we ordered the Root Beer float with a scoop of honey vanilla ice cream from The Daily Scoop.

The Honey Vanilla wasn’t too bad with a subtle sweetness of honey captured in the ice cream. But I’m a big fan of Vanilla ice cream, and I think no one should mess with it. Just give me a scoop of vanilla ice cream with lots of vanilla bean specks.

Okay I think I am getting a little long-winded. It’s just two bloody scoops of ice cream, so get your ass off and head down to The Daily Scoop at Chips Bee Garden or Sunset Way.

Question: Which ice cream parlor(s) serve the best ice cream in Singapore? Or rather, which are your favorite ice cream parlours in Singapore?

Restaurant Review
The Daily Scoop Singapore
41 Sunset Way #01-04
Clementi Arcade Singapore
Tel: +65 6463 3365

Blk 43 Jalan Merah Saga #01-78
Chip Bee Gardens Singapore
Tel: +65 6475 3128

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Balmoral Bakery is a very old-school bakery which is evident from the box they use for their bakes. Located at Sunset way, the bakery offers the type of breads and pastries which we grow up together with, but sadly are slowly disappearing from our sight.

Under the “undue” influence of my secret food partner, we jogged from our place to Sunset way, and pay the bakery a visit. She introduced me to Balmoral Bakery as she has been munching on their breads since young.

Egg tart ($1)

The egg tart at Balmoral is those ‘watery’ type, my secret food partner love this type of egg tart, but i prefer those with crusty sides and firmer egg-fillings.

Custard Buns ($1.1)

The custard buns are the star of the show! Billed as Balmoral Bakery’s signature item, the custard buns are really excellent! There are other customers who brought half a dozen or more at a go. Must try!!

Cake ($1)

The cake is the very traditional type where you can only get at such bakeries, nowadays seldom do we still see such cakes around, well maybe if your neighbor still has such old-school bakeries around.

Char-siew Sau ($1)

The char-siew sau is cripsy and the char siew inside sweet!

Cake with cream in centre ($1.20)

I liked this one! The cake is very soft and fluffy, whipped cream in the center, and sugar white powder spread on top.

Total Bill for 5 items comes up to $5.50. I only brought 5 items as this is my first time there, but my secret food partner brought about more than 10 items!

The bread and pastries at Balmoral Bakery are mostly in the range of $0.80-$1.50, and there are really a lot of different types of traditional bakes which isn’t so commonly found nowadays. Go, and relieve your childhood memories!

Balmoral Bakery
Blk 105 Clementi St 12 (Sunset Way)
#01-08
Tel: 6779 2064

” Relieve your childhood memories! “